Chinese General: Abe, Hagel Speeches Are Provocative Toward China

Lt. Gen. Wang Guanzhong Says Hagel's Speech Full of Intimidation

SINGAPORE—A senior Chinese general on Sunday accused U.S. and Japanese officials of making provocative statements toward China, rebutting criticism of Beijing's recent actions in disputed Asian waters.

The comments by Lt. Gen. Wang Guanzhong, the Chinese military's deputy chief of general staff, marked a robust riposte to U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who used speeches at a weekend...